🐰🏅 The Bunny Who Wanted to Be the Best Toddler Bible Lesson

🐰🏅 The Bunny Who Wanted to Be the Best

A sweet and teachable Bible story for toddlers about humility, inspired by Philippians 2:3. Includes a story, craft, snack, game, poem, song, and more — perfect for Sunday School, preschool, or homeschool!

📘 BIBLE THEME:

Humility and putting others first

📖 BIBLE VERSE (Toddler Version):

“Be humble and think of others.” – Philippians 2:3 (simplified)

🗣️ MAIN POINT TO REPEAT WITH KIDS:

“I don’t have to be the best — I can be kind!”

📖 TODDLER-FRIENDLY STORY:

Bruno the Bunny loved hopping races, carrot stacking, and digging the longest tunnels.
He also loved hearing people cheer, “Wow! Look at Bruno go!”

One sunny day, all the animals met in the meadow for a friendly Spring Games Day.
Bruno grinned. “I’m going to win everything!”

But during the race, Lulu the Lamb tripped.
Bruno looked back… and kept running.

Later, during the carrot toss, Sammy the Squirrel missed.
Bruno clapped for himself and shouted, “I’m the best bunny ever!”

But nobody smiled.

That night, Bruno sat alone.
He thought about something his teacher once said:

“Jesus didn’t come to show off. He came to love others.”

Bruno took a deep breath.
“I don’t want to be the best… I want to be kind.”

So the next day, he cheered for Lulu and Sammy, and gave his last carrot trophy to a friend.

And you know what?
That day, Bruno’s heart felt like the real winner.

The End.

🎲 ACTIVITY: “Help Someone Else Win” Game

Play a bunny hop relay or simple race — but have each child stop at the end to cheer for the person behind them.
Let them experience celebrating others instead of always trying to win.

Say together:
“I can put others first!”

🎨 CRAFT: Bruno’s Heart Ribbon

Supplies Needed:

Construction paper strips (various colors)
Circle for bunny face (optional add-on)
Glue stick
Crayons or markers
Label: “I don’t have to be the best — I can be kind! – Philippians 2:3”

Directions:

Glue paper strips into a loop like a ribbon or badge.
Add a bunny face in the center (drawn or glued).
Color and decorate with hearts or stars.
Add the verse label.

Optional: Let kids give their ribbon to someone else as an act of kindness.

🍎 SNACK IDEA: Humble Bunny Snack Cups

Ingredients:

Small paper cup or bowl
Bunny crackers
Mini marshmallows

Let kids share their snack with a buddy and say:
“I don’t have to be first — I can be kind!”

🍎 SNACK IDEA: Bruno's Bunny Bites

Ingredients:

Saltine Crackers
Cheese Slices
Bunny Cookie Cutter

Let kids share their snack with a buddy and say:
“I don’t have to be first — I can be kind!”

🎵 SONG: “I Can Be Humble”

(To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)

If you want to be like Jesus, show some love! (clap, clap)
If you want to be like Jesus, give a hug! (hug yourself)
Put your friends before you do,
Let them win — that’s kind and true,
If you want to be like Jesus, lift them up! (clap, clap)

📝 POEM: Bruno’s Choice

Bruno ran and Bruno raced,
He always came in first place!
But when his friends began to fall,
He didn’t stop to help at all.

Then he recalled what Jesus said —
“Be kind to others first instead.”
He helped, he smiled, and gave his best,
And found that kindness beats the rest!

🎭 PRETEND PLAY GAME: Kindness Race Day

Set up pretend challenges (jump rope, bean bag toss, hopscotch).
Let kids cheer for each other and give away paper “ribbons” when someone is kind.
At the end, say:
“Everyone who was kind… won today!”

🙏 CLOSING PRAYER (REPEAT AFTER ME):

Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Help me be kind,
And put others first.
I don’t have to be the best —
I want to be like Jesus!
Amen.

📬 OPTIONAL TAKE-HOME NOTE FOR PARENTS:

Today your child learned the story “The Bunny Who Wanted to Be the Best.” We talked about humility and how Jesus teaches us to put others first. Ask your child how Bruno changed, and who they can cheer for this week. Our Bible verse was Philippians 2:3:
“Be humble and think of others.”

🖍️🎨COLORING PAGE: Bruno The Bunny

Bring the story of Bruno the Bunny to life with this fun and meaningful coloring page! Based on the lesson “The Bunny Who Wanted to Be the Best,” this printable features Bruno in a sweet moment of kindness. Toddlers and preschoolers can color while learning about humility, putting others first, and being kind — just like Jesus taught in Philippians 2:3. It’s a perfect companion to your Bible lesson, Sunday School activity, or homeschool craft time! You can purchase the coloring page here: BRUNO THE BUNNY COLORING PAGE